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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 532.17 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 532.17 and 257.50 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 532.17 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/532.17 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 532.17 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 137,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,033.78/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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